ratty

Example Sentences

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“I actually love these gigs,” he said, dressed in a gas station attendant’s jacket over a ratty Replacements T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Reubens can be charming talking about “finding a character” just by putting on a ratty wig, and candid when he admits that Jay Longtoe — his Native American lounge singer character — was racist.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

I know people think it is about his goal - and it was a wonderful strike - but he was all over the place, putting his foot in, making loads of fouls, ratty tackles.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

Although most historical accounts date the arrival of brown rats to about 1775, new evidence suggests this ratty rivalry began much earlier.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 4, 2024

“We aren’t exactly dressed like brothers. You ought to get a top hat, you know that? Although I suppose a bowler cap is better than that ratty newsie.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros